Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bude, or near Meadville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Mccall Creek, Center Point, and Little Springs around 440 PM CDT.
West Lincoln around 445 PM CDT.
Vaughn around 450 PM CDT.
Brookhaven and Loyd Star around 455 PM CDT.
Enterprise around 505 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
and southwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Franklin; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov